Neologism
(noun)
- A new word or phrase that has been recently created or coined, typically to describe something modern or new.
- A new word or phrase that is not yet widely accepted or understood by the general public.
Origin:
The word neologism comes from the greek words "neo" meaning new and "logos" meaning word. it was first used in the 19th century to describe a new word or phrase that has been recently created or coined.
Examples:
- The word "blog" is a neologism that was created in the late 20th century.
- The term "selfie" is a neologism that has gained widespread use in recent years.
- The neologism "smartphone" was coined to describe a new type of mobile device.
- The neologism "cyberbullying" was created to describe the phenomenon of bullying on the internet.
- The neologism "influencer" is used to describe people who have a significant following on social media and can influence the purchasing decisions of their followers.